Hiduron® 130 is a high-strength cupronickel supplied in the hot worked condition. Precipitation strengthening means that no further heat treatment is necessary to make it one of the highest strength copper alloys commercially available. Being a cupronickel, it has excellent resistance to corrosion by seawater and in marine and industrial atmospheres and it is highly resistant to crevice corrosion.

Hiduron® 191 is a medium-strength precipitation hardened cupronickel alloy supplied in the hot worked condition. It contains about 14.5% nickel and 4.5% manganese strengthened by additions of aluminium and iron. It was developed to provide both the corrosion resistance and anti-fouling characteristics of conventional cupronickels but with superior tensile and toughness properties compared to aluminium bronzes.

Hidurel® 5 is a precipitation-hardening copper-nickel-silicon alloy possessing high electrical and thermal conductivity with very good notch ductility and high mechanical strength. Despite its high strength, the alloy is resistant to hydrogen embrittlement. Resistance to corrosion under marine and industrial conditions is excellent and the alloy has good anti-frictional and bearing properties.

Sanmac® 316L is an improved-machinability austenitic stainless steel bar. The addition of Mo provides the product with much improved corrosion resistance compared with Alloy 304, particularly with respect to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.

Alloy 316L is an austenitic stainless steel supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. The addition of Mo provides the product with much improved corrosion resistance compared with Alloy 304, particularly with respect to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.

Alloy 254 is a high alloy austenitic stainless steel supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. Significant additions of Mo, Ni and Cu gives this alloy a good resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in environments containing halide ions e.g. chloride, bromide and fluoride solutions.

Fermonic® 50 – Annealed (also known as Nitronic® 50 – a trademark owned by AK Steel Corporation) is a nitrogen-strengthened austenitic stainless steel supplied in the annealed condition. It provides almost double the yield strength of common austenitic stainless steel grades such as Alloy 304 and Alloy 316L, offering the potential to reduce section size and therefore weight and cost.

Fermonic® 50 – HS/EHS (also known as Nitronic® 50 – a trademark owned by AK Steel Corporation) is a nitrogen-strengthened austenitic stainless steel that can be supplied in the cold worked or warm worked condition. This product maintains excellent ductility and toughness at both elevated and cryogenic temperatures.

Sanmac® 2205 is a 22% Cr duplex stainless steel with improved machinability as standard. As a duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspect of properties of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The high chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents results in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of 33-34, providing pitting and crevice corrosion resistance superior to Alloy 316L in almost all corrosive media.

Sanmac 2205 is a machinability-improved version of the duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steel Sandvik SAF 2205.
The new generation of Sanmac stainless steels present even better opportunities to reduce tool wear and increase cutting speeds, giving productivity improvements and therefore significant cost reductions per produced item.
In Sanmac materials, machinability has been improved without jeopardizing properties such as corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. The non-metallic inclusions in Sanmac steels are of great significance to the improved machinability. In addition to sulfides, Sanmac steels contain oxide inclusions that improve chip breaking and reduce tool wear.

(Sanmac is a registered trademark of Sandvik Intellectual Property AB)

Alloy 2205 is a 22% Cr duplex stainless steel, supplied in the solution annealed condition. As a duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspect of properties of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The high chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents results in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of 33-34.

Ferralium® 255 – SD50 (super duplex 255) is a stainless steel which is supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. It achieves higher strengths than most other stainless steels and alternative corrosion resistant alloys, offering the potential to reduce section size and therefore weight and cost.

Ferralium® 255 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the cold finished and annealed condition. It offers excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of corrosive chemicals including sulphuric, nitric and phosphoric acid, seawater and other chloride containing environments.

Sandvik SAF2507 is a super duplex stainless steel for service in highly corrosive conditions, similar to Alloy 32750. As a super duplex stainless steel, the SAF2507 combines the desirable aspects of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents result in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of >41, providing pitting and crevice corrosion resistance superior to austenitic and duplex stainless steels in almost all corrosive media, and a Critical Pitting Temperature exceeding 50°C.

Alloy 32750 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the solution annealed condition. As a super duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspects of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents result in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of >40.

Alloy 32750 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the hot worked and solution annealed condition. As a super duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspects of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents result in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of >40.

Alloy 32760 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the hot worked and solution annealed condition. As a super duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspects of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents result in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of >40.

Alloy 32760 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the hot worked and solution annealed condition. As a super duplex stainless steel, it combines the desirable aspects of both austenitic and ferritic grades. The higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents result in a Pitting Resistance Equivalent number (PREN) of >40.

Ferralium® 255 – 3AF is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the hot worked, annealed and aged condition. By subjecting the product to an additional ageing process, it is possible to further increase the tensile strength of the product whilst retaining its high levels of ductility.

Ferralium® 255 – FG46 is a super duplex stainless steel supplied in the strain hardened condition (Condition S). It is optimised for fastener applications, matching the mechanical properties of the B7 grade alloy carbon steel which is most commonly used for high-pressure bolting applications.

Alloy 400 is a nickel-copper (Monel®) single-phase alloy most commonly supplied in hot worked and annealed condition. In its standard annealed condition it is easy to form and fabricate with no requirements for additional heat treatments to re-balance the alloy.

Alloy K500 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-copper alloy which is also known as Monel K500 (Monel® is Special Metals Corporation’s trademark for a family of Nickel-Copper alloys). Although Langley Alloys supply Alloy K500 in all conditions, we predominantly supply material in the hot worked and precipitation treated condition, which offers the optimum combination of high strength and ductility across the size range.

Alloy 625 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy (NiCr22Mo9Nb), supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. It achieves high-strength levels from the solid solution effects of Molybdenum and Niobium (Colombium) from room temperature up to 800°C.

Alloy 718 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel chromium alloy supplied in the hot worked, solution annealed and age hardened condition. The addition of Nb, Ti, Al and Ni form a series of precipitates during the controlled solution annealing and ageing process steps, resulting in a significant increase in strength and hardness.

Alloy 725 is a nickel-chromium alloy with significant additions of molybdenum, niobium and titanium, supplied in the hot worked, annealed and age-hardened condition. It is age-hardened to achieve extremely high strength, approximately twice that of alloy 625 in the annealed condition.

Alloy 825 is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum, copper and titanium (NiCr21Mo), supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. It achieves good mechanical properties from cryogenic to medium-high temperatures (5400C) and can be significantly strengthened through cold working.

Alloy 825 is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum, copper and titanium (NiCr21Mo). Langley Alloys can supply the unique metal in the hot worked and annealed condition. It achieves good mechanical properties from cryogenic to medium-high temperatures (5400C) and can be significantly strengthened through cold working.

Alloy 825 HS110 is a high strength nickel-iron-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum, copper and titanium (NiCr21Mo). We supply the metal in the hot worked, annealed and cold worked condition. Controlled cold working ensures that the product achieves significantly increased yield strengths over the annealed product, whilst retaining good ductility and toughness.

News

Langley Alloys are now able to offer deep hole boring from our own facilities. The deep hole boring capability is a perfect complement to our extensive range of solid and hollow bars – providing customers with a greater choice of alloy type, sizes and amounts. Large bores, up to 200mm internal diameter and over 2m in […]

Sandvik and Langley Alloys Inc extend existing partnership to now serve the USA market for duplex stainless steel solid bars Sandvik (Sandvik Materials Technology) has appointed Langley Alloys as its preferred partner for the distribution of duplex and super duplex stainless steels to the NAFTA region. The companies have been partners in the UK market […]

Langley Alloys presented at the recent Duplex World conference held in Dusseldorf on the 9th-10th October 2018. Our Business Development Director, Rodney Rice, presented Langley Alloys work on the measurement and understanding of galling resistance. Focusing on an improved test standard, this work highlighted the increased galling resistance of Ferralium 255-SD50 in comparison with other […]

Portland site issued with ISO9001 certification to the new 2015 standard. Following the successful transition of our operations in both Houston and Newcastle (UK) to the updated quality management system, our Portland facility sailed through their audit recently too. The updated 2015 standard puts greater emphasis on leadership engagement, helps business to address both organizational […]

The Wolstanton business hopes to reach a record turnover of more than £14 million for 2018/19. Global steel supplier Langley Alloys is well on the road to recovery – thanks to a multi-million pound investment over the last two years. Bosses at the Wolstanton business have spent more than £2 million on new equipment and stock, as […]

Sandvik and Langley Alloys Ltd to develop the UK market for duplex and super duplex hollow bar Sandvik (Sandvik Materials Technology) has appointed Langley Alloys as its preferred partner for the distribution of duplex and super duplex stainless steel hollow bars in the UK. The companies have been partners in the UK market since September […]

We are pleased to announce the transition of our UK site to the latest version of ISO9001 : 2015, following the successful audit of our operations several months ago. The scope of our approval covers much more than the distribution of high-performance alloy bars, but also the provision of additional (in-house testing), procurement of other […]

We thought you would be interested to see this press release taken from our archives. Published in FLIGHT magazine, in 1969, it announces the launch to market of the Hiduron 191. This variation on the highly-successful Hiduron 130 features a slightly amended composition in order to achieve an improved toughness, albeit compromising the ultimate tensile […]

80th Anniversary article in Valve User magazine It was great to see our latest article in the BVAA (British Valve & Actuator Association) ‘Valve User’ magazine. Langley Alloys is pleased to be a member of this association, especially as it helps us to support the industry in which so many of our customers are active. […]

We have recently invested in the latest LED lighting throughout our UK facility. The latest generation of LED lighting has been used to replace both the office and warehouse lighting. Achieving up to 350Lux, it has resulted in a far brighter and more comfortable office, whilst the warehouse environment has also improved significantly too. This […]

How can you tell a Super Duplex Stainless Steel from an Austenitic Stainless Steel, or a Nickel Alloy from a Copper Alloy when they all largely look the same ? That’s the problem experienced by many of the organisations in the supply chain. Here, Kathy Stubbs, Group Technical & Quality Manager, outlines Langley Alloys […]

Here at Langley Alloys, we’d like to consider ourselves ‘The Home of Super Duplex’. We have been supplying unique alloys for 80 years and created the world’s first super duplex stainless steel nearly 50 years ago. Ferralium 255® has been further developed since its original invention and has proven to be an incredibly versatile alloy […]

If your application happens to involve highly corrosive conditions, Sandvik SAF2507™ may be of benefit to you as it is a super duplex stainless steel which boasts a higher chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen content. These elements ensure that it achieves excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistance, demonstrated by its Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) > […]

At Langley Alloys, we have a particular focus on duplex and super duplex stainless steels, as this family of high-strength corrosion-resistant alloys, including Sanmac™ 2205 duplex stainless steel, are suitable for multiple applications. Sanmac™ 2205 is a superior alternative to earlier, standard 2205 grades, developed specifically to aid machinability through the control of inclusion type […]

Ferralium ® is a super duplex stainless steel created by Langley Alloys and most typically supplied in the hot worked and annealed condition. At Langley Alloys, we have a proud history behind us which can still be seen today as we continue to supply unique products for demanding applications. We were founded in 1938, and […]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeroen Bierbooms as our Sales Manager for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Jeroen joins us from his previous purchasing role with Flowserve. This gives him an excellent perspective of the metals supply chain, where he was routinely reviewing the product and service offering of companies across Europe, […]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Heyes as our new Sales Manager for the North of the UK. Craig brings a wealth of experience to the Langley Alloys team, having spent a number of years working with an international company manufacturing bespoke branch fittings and flanges to the Petrochemical and Oil & […]

Langley Alloys was recently approached regarding machining guidelines for Ferralium 255-SD50 by a Portuguese customer. As this high-strength super duplex stainless steel has been widely used for many years, machinists have developed appropriate ‘feed and speed’ settings to handle this alloy, and we also publish guidelines in all our product datasheets. However, for this particular […]

Langley Alloys , a successful metals distribution business based in Stoke-on-Trent, is looking for a professional, organised and hard-working individual, open to learn and develop with the business. You will be joining a growing team of more than 30 people at our main site as a Metallurgical Engineer. Your role will require you to be […]

Langley Alloys is pleased to become a member of the British Valve & Actuator Association (BVAA). The BVAA is the leading forum for companies engaged in the design and manufacture of valves and actuators together with their repair, as well as associated supply chain partners. Representing over 200 companies with a combined turnover in excess […]

An image of Langley Alloy’s UK warehouse has been shortlisted in this years Engineering Employers Federation annual photography competition, which is designed to inspire a new image and improved public perception of UK manufacturing using photography. The chosen image captures an aspect of our stock-taking process, undertaken on an annual basis, where every item of material […]

Langley Alloys have invested £1.5M in additional stock at our UK site, meaning that we now hold a more complete range of nickel alloys. We are now able to offer a comprehensive stock holding of Alloys 625, 725, 825 and 925, complementing Alloy K500 which has been a mainstay of our range for many years […]

Kobe Steel (www.kobelco.co.jp) has been in the news over the last few days, following revelations that employees have been falsifying data on product certifications. As Japans third largest steelmaker, manufacturing a wide range of steel, copper, aluminium and titanium products, their materials are utilised in such high-profile applications as Boeing jets, Toyota, Nissan and Ford […]

Langley Alloys are interested in receiving quotations for a CNC Lathe for our Newcastle under Lyme site. We have, and will continue to use sub-contract partners to provide further machining services. However, to support our growth ambitions and to be able to react more responsively to customer needs, we are exploring the possibility of in-sourcing […]

Sandvik (Sandvik Materials Technology) has appointed Langley Alloys as its preferred partner for the distribution of duplex and super duplex stainless steels to the UK market. Both companies share a proud history in the development and supply of high-performance stainless steels; Langley Alloys developed the original high-strength super duplex Ferralium® in the 1970’s and Sandvik-developed […]

It’s always nice to receive positive feedback from a customer, in this instance from Jeff Burge at Lakeview Machine LLC. Lakeview Machine required XM-19 stainless steel at short notice. Our version of this alloy, Fermonic 50, which is available in both an annealed and high strength format, is a cornerstone of our stock holding. It’s high strength […]

Langley Alloys was featured in the July 2017 edition of ‘Stainless Steel Focus’, a journal for stainless steel specialists. The article focuses on our recent investment in new saws – the latest Kasto units are optimised for the use of tungsten carbine blades, supporting our investment in greater stocks of nickel alloys. To view the […]

Langley Alloys are interested in receiving quotations for a CNC Lathe / Boring Machine for our Newcastle under Lyme site. We have, and will continue to use, sub-contract partners to provide further machining services. However, to support our growth ambitions and to ensure that we can react more responsively to customer needs, we are exploring the […]

A big congratulations goes to the Langley Alloys team at our Houston site as the first in the group to achieve the ISO9001:2015 certification. This latest version of the standard is a significant step forward from the 2008 standard, requiring clearly demonstrated site leadership and risk management. Ray Stone, Non-Executive Chairman of Langley Alloys remarked “The successful re-accreditation of the Houston Conroe facility confirms the commitment of […]

The PVF Roundtable is a group dedicated to the exchange of information in the pipes, valves and fittings industry, a market where Langley Alloys products – especially Ferralium® 255 – are particularly well-suited. As well as a series of regular meetings, the group organises several large events each year. These provide members and their guests a chance […]